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Lesbian & LGBTQ+ guide to Rio de Janeiro

Club Femme has 22 documented places in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 8 LGBTQ+ bars and 6 LGBTQ+ clubs. 6 of 22 are marked as lesbian or women-centered spaces — those come first in every listing.

By number of documented places, Rio de Janeiro ranks #40 of the 178 cities with a Club Femme guide, and #2 of 4 in Brazil — behind Houston (#39) and ahead of Philadelphia (#41).

Listed venues include Boleia Bar, Elas Na Gandaia, Femme Club Rio and Femme RJ (@femmeclubrio). The data comes from OpenStreetMap, Wikidata and Club Femme's own research, and is reviewed periodically to remove places that have closed.

Club Femme data · Rio de Janeiro

22

documented places in Rio de Janeiro

6

marked as lesbian or women-centered

#40

of 178 cities with a guide

#2

of 4 cities in the country

Behind Houston (#39) · Ahead of Philadelphia (#41)

Club Femme's own research on top of OpenStreetMap and Wikidata data.

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What the community says

Nette Bar mit Dragqueens und -kings. Die meiste Zeit wurden aber irgendwelche Klamotten versteigert - das war leider langweilig und wenig lustig.
CM H. · Google · Turma Ok · 2026-04-29 · via external source
Queerioca é um espaço de resistência, ponto de encontro e polo cultural da comunidade LGBTQIAPN+ no Rio de Janeiro. Por ser numa área central, o acesso facilita a reunião de pessoas de diversas regiões do Rio e Grande Rio, o que torna o local mais diverso. O que precisa melhorar é apenas a segurança no entorno. Sabemos que isso não é responsabilidade do bar, mas já passou da hora dos proprietários de bar ali do Arco do Teles pensarem em alternativas pra tornar a chegada e saída dos clientes mais segura. Ouço constantemente inúmeros relatos de assaltos por ali, e grupos de ladrões que se reúnem para roubar o pessoal que sai dali principalmente à noite e de madrugada. Pra nós mulheres LGBTQIAPN+ fica muito inseguro se deslocar ao redor do bar.
Lia Reis · Google · Queerioca - Centro Cultural de Arte e Cultura LGBTQIAPN+ · 2025-08-30 · via external source
This is a wonderful little piece of neighborhood culture that survived different political climates for the past 64 years. Again, 64 years of drag shows and people coming together to celebrate each other while creating a safe space. A gem of a place where you can find local talent and much, much community love from people of all ages, sizes, and talents. Don't let the surroundings fool you. Is not Las Vegas and doesn't need to be. It is a perfect bubble of culture, community, and loving atmosphere. I was pleasantly surprised, Bravo!
Andre Baruffi · Google · Turma Ok · 2025-03-23 · via external source

Frequently asked questions about Rio de Janeiro

How many LGBTQ+ places are there in Rio de Janeiro?

Club Femme has 22 documented places in Rio de Janeiro, 6 of which are marked as lesbian or women-centered spaces. The list is kept up to date with OpenStreetMap, Wikidata and community submissions.

What are the LGBTQ+ bars and clubs in Rio de Janeiro?

The Rio de Janeiro guide lists 8 LGBTQ+ bars and 6 LGBTQ+ clubs. Every listing includes the address, a map and reviews from the community.

Is Rio de Janeiro a good LGBTQ+ destination?

By number of documented venues, Rio de Janeiro ranks #40 of 178 cities with a Club Femme guide and #2 in Brazil. That is a documented inventory metric, not a safety rating: always check the local situation before you travel.

How do I add a missing place in Rio de Janeiro?

You can suggest it from the Club Femme app. Community submissions are reviewed before publishing, and places that close are removed in each data refresh.

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